The average train between Magdeburg and Gera takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg to Gera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Magdeburg and Gera. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Gera at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Gera. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Gera station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Magdeburg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Magdeburg and Gera is 142.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 33m.